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Directors/Centers may be eligible to win a FREE Creative Curriculum
Training Coupon valued at $4,450!
Director/Center Incentive Program: August 1 – September 30, 2013
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Professional Development Registry (PDR)?
The PDR is an online
tool for people
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work with children
in District
early childhood
education (ECE) and
Incentive
Award
March
15 – April
30, 2013
out of school time (OST) programs to store and track their training, professional development, credentialing,
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opportunities and trainings and apply for levels on the District Career Guide.
What is the DC Career Guide?
The DC Career Guide provides the detailed steps of career development for District ECE and OST
professionals. There are 12 steps or levels on the Career Guide that represent increased training and
education attainment across the various early childhood settings.
Why should I use the PDR?
The PDR provides a number of benefits for program Directors:
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Ability to view individual staff completed trainings, and professional development activities or
compiled records for all staff at your program;
Access to the trainer database that provides information on OSSE approved trainers and training
courses to help facilitate the planning process for your staff’s professional development needs;
and
A repository for documents required by licensing including completion of required trainings, clock
hours, credentialing, and education requirements.
How do I access the PDR?
The PDR is accessible at the following url www.dcpdr.com. The system can also be accessed on Learn DC
at www.learndc.org .
Who is eligible to participate in the PDR Director/Center Incentive Program?
Directors of District of Columbia licensed child care subsidy programs are eligible to participate in the
incentive award program.
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What is the incentive award?
The incentive award includes a FREE Creative Curriculum Training Coupon valued at $4,450 for the Director/
Center.
How will incentive winners be selected?
The three (3) licensed Child Development Centers who accept subsidies and have the highest percentage of
staff who are registered in the PDR, AND who have received confirmation, via email, of a completed initial
application of a Career Guide level during the incentive period will receive the FREE Creative Curriculum
Training Coupon Incentive.
For how long will this incentive program run?
The incentive program will run for two 30 day periods from August 1th through August 30th and September 1st
through September 30th, 2013. Winners will be selected for each 30 day period.
What if my staff needs assistance registering an account in the PDR or completing a Career Guide
level?
Technical assistance and support is available by contacting the PDR Registry Coordinator at (202) 862-1111,
Option 2. While technical assistance is available to assist with PDR registration or completing a Career Guide
level, the incentive is still awarded on a first come, first serve basis regardless of technical difficulties.
Where can I find trainings on how to register in the PDR and apply for a Career Guide Level?
There are several ways to find trainings on using the PDR:
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Register for a PDR Hands-on Training, held monthly at the OSSE computer lab and Martin Luther King Jr.
Library, by going to this link: http://dcpdrinformationandtrainingsessions.eventbrite.com/.
If you are a program owner or director, contact the PDR Registry Coordinator or your Education Services
Monitor to schedule a PDR Introduction Training at your site.
If you need additional information, contact the PDR Registry Coordinator by email at [email protected] or
by phone on (202) 862-1111, Option 2
How will I be notified if I am selected to receive an incentive award?
An email will be sent to the email address that the recipient provided when they registered for the PDR.
How will I receive my incentive award?
FREE Creative Curriculum Training Coupons will be mailed to recipients via US mail to the address they provide in
the PDR.
Who may I contact if I have questions?
For additional questions concerning the PDR or the Incentive Plan, contact Registry Coordinator, at (202) 862-1111,
Option 2.
Who may I contact if I have questions?
For additional questions concerning the PDR or the Incentive Plan, contact your Education Services Monitor or the
Registry Coordinator, on (202) 862-1111, Option 2.
www.dcpdr.com